Healthcare Litigation Paralegal

Healthcare Litigation Paralegal, Philadelphia, PA (Center City)

Who we are?

Burns White?s Healthcare Litigation Department is a growing and dynamic practice focused on the representation of long-term healthcare providers, and the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims. Our reputation is unmatched. We are hard working with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. It's true that our work can be demanding at times ? but it is rewarding and challenging. Mentoring is important to us, and there is tremendous opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work. We are a well-established and high-functioning team of attorneys, nurses, paralegals, assistants, and trial technologists. We take client service very seriously, but our environment is casual and flexible. With us, you will work hard, learn, grow, and have fun in the process.

What sets us apart?

The paralegal will work in partnership with attorneys and other paralegals with a focus on general litigation matters. This position offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership and work with autonomy in a team-oriented environment.

Essential Functions

• Work on case teams and take initiative in the coordination of efforts
• Leverage knowledge and experience to take initiative in managing multiple matters
• Order and inventory medical, pathology, and radiology material
• Have contact with experts, clients, opposing counsel, and other contacts
• Diary case management deadlines
• Schedule and prepare materials for witness and expert depositions
• Assist in the organization of exhibits and binders in preparation for trial
• Organize and maintain electronic case files

Job Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2 or more years experience
• Experience managing electronic discovery processes and systems using document collection and production tools.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload with attention to detail and highly accurate
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Quick learner who is enthusiastic about contributing to the team effort.
• Able to follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative by actively managing files, deadlines, etc.
• Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel.

What we offer?

• Exciting new opportunity within a successful and growing practice
• Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator
• Real prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advance
• A collegial, collaborative work environment that values teamwork and effort
• Competitive salary and exceptional benefits including 401(k)

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

• Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.
• Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.
• Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.
• Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.
• Burns White completes criminal background screenings for all new hires prior to the start of employment.

Submit resume and salary expectations

Email: Jobs@burnswhite.com

Fax: 412-995-3311

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Practice Areas & Specialty

Health Care, Litigation